Ann Garcia - Paying for College: Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid Explained

Tune in to hear: - Is this an era of particularly anti-college sentiments? - How can we incentivize the shift to better align societal needs with colleges? - How should you think about and weigh the personal passion angle vs. the job security angle when counseling families on potential college paths? - On average, how does being college educated affect one’s life in a broader sense (e.g. divorce rates, personal health)? - Are there any clear downsides to college education? If so, what are some groups of people that might not benefit as much from college? - How important is prestige in general? Does it matter as much as we think and how important is it at the graduate vs. undergraduate level? - How does Ann think about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program? - What is causing the cost of college education to rise so dramatically? - What are some tips for families trying to find the best scholarships? - How can students become more aware of some of the niche scholarships that may be a bit under the radar? - What can advisors do to add more value in regards to college planning? Compliance Code: 1713-OAS-9/19/2022 https://howtopayforcollege.com/